Gadsden State receives $200,000 Home Depot Retool Your School grant for Valley Street Campus
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College has been awarded a $200,000 Campus Improvement Grant through The Home Depot’s Retool Your School program to support facility improvements at the Valley Street Campus. Gadsden State was announced as one of 10 institutions selected to receive a 2026 Campus Improvement Grant. The funding will be used to expand and modernize facilities supporting the Dental Assisting program at the Valley Street Campus.“We are incredibly grateful to The Home Depot and the Retool
2026 ACCS/AAMA Open Scholarship Applications for Automotive Manufacturing Programs
Gadsden, Ala. – The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) are offering $400,000 in scholarships for Alabama residents interested in pursuing careers in the state's automotive manufacturing industry. Applications for the scholarships, which are capped at $4,000, are now open to students enrolled in an eligible program at an Alabama community college. The scholarships will cover tuition, books, and fees for the 2027 spring, summer, or fall
Gadsden State Echocardiography Certificate Program helps sonographers advance their careers
Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College is offering current sonographers an opportunity to expand their skills and career options through the Echocardiography Certificate Program at the Valley Street Campus.The 21-credit-hour short-term certificate is designed for sonographers who want to gain specialized training in echocardiography, which uses ultrasound technology to produce images of the heart and assist healthcare providers in evaluating cardiovascular conditions. The program is offered
Recovery Is Here event coming to Gadsden State Sept. 22
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College will host Recovery Is Here, a community event connecting individuals with recovery resources, education and support, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Wallace Drive Campus.The event is free and open to the public, including Gadsden State students, faculty and staff, and will be held in Helderman Hall Auditorium, located on the Wallace Drive Campus at 1001 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL 35903.Recovery Is Here is part of a statewide initiative
Gadsden State and City of Centre to Sign Memorandum of Understanding Strengthening Public Safety Par
Centre, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College and the City of Centre will formally sign a Memorandum of Understanding at 9 a.m. Sept. 23 in the front lobby of the Academic Building on the Gadsden State Cherokee campus.The agreement will strengthen cooperation between the Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department and the Centre Police Department. It establishes a framework for the departments to combine personnel, equipment and other available resources when additional public safety support is
Gadsden State alumnus Dalton Hamby takes journey from community college classroom to ‘The Amazing Ra
Gadsden, Ala. – For Dalton Hamby, the journey from a Gadsden State Community College classroom to a nationally televised reality competition is one he never could have imagined when he was a high school student trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life.A Weaver, Alabama, native and 2020 Gadsden State graduate, Dalton is now a professional videographer and co-owner of Dhamby Productions with his fiancée, Daisha Wilks. The couple creates video content for businesses, weddings, organizations and
Gadsden State Police and Public Safety to Host Free Annual Civilian Firearms Class
Gadsden, Ala. – The Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department will host its annual Civilian Firearms Class on Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. The free training is open to individuals 18 and older and is designed to increase participants’ confidence in firearm handling while providing instruction in firearm safety, self-defense and situational awareness.“At Gadsden State, we are dedicated to empowering our
Gadsden State celebrates renovations to Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College celebrated the completion of a nearly $9 million renovation to Wallace Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 11 on the Wallace Drive Campus.College employees, students, alumni, community leaders and guests gathered to mark a new chapter for the 38,322-square-foot facility, a longtime home for the arts at Gadsden State and a gathering place for the College and surrounding community.“Wallace Hall has been an important part of Gadsden State and this community
Etowah Chamber Hosts Workforce Development Summit Focused on Manufacturing Careers and Workforce Growth
The Etowah County business community gathered on May 20, 2026, for the Etowah Update: Workforce Development Summit hosted by the Etowah Chamber at Gadsden State Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Center. Sponsored by Gadsden State Community College, the summit brought together community leaders, elected officials, educators, and industry professionals for a candid discussion on the future of workforce development in Etowah County and the growing demand for skilled workers in manufacturing and
Etowah County Leaders in Industry Meet for Workforce Summit
Gadsden, AL – The Etowah Chamber recently hosted The Etowah Update: Workforce Development Summit, presented by Gadsden State Community College, at the college’s Advanced Manufacturing Center. The event brought together educators, industry leaders, and workforce experts for a panel discussion on career opportunities and workforce development in Etowah County and the surrounding region. Gadsden State President Alan Smith opened the summit by emphasizing the college’s commitment to preparing students for
Leaders weigh in on the State of Healthcare in Etowah
GADSDEN, AL - The Etowah Chamber hosted its first-ever Etowah Update: Healthcare Summit at Gadsden State Community College on August 20th, 2025 bringing together leaders in healthcare, higher education, and workforce development to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of local care. Chamber President & CEO Philip Hall opened the program by thanking sponsors and highlighting the Chamber’s role in convening leaders around critical issues. Gadsden State President Alan Smith welcomed
